Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMerryfield Moated Site and fishponds, 890m north-west of Wadham Almshouses

Merryfield Moated Site and fishponds, 890m north-west of Wadham Almshouses

England
List entry 1473451
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Merryfield Moated Site and fishponds is a medieval settlement complex located in Somerset, approximately 890 metres north-west of Wadham Almshouses. The site comprises a moated enclosure together with associated fishponds, features characteristic of medieval manorial establishments from the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat and pond systems reflect the agricultural and economic practices of a substantial medieval holding, with the water features serving both defensive and productive functions typical of such establishments. The site remains visible as earthwork features in the landscape, providing evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land management in the region.

Merryfield Moated Site and fishponds, 890m north-west of Wadham Almshouses is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1473451. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Merryfield Moated Site and fishponds, 890m north-west of Wadham Almshouses?

Merryfield Moated Site and fishponds is a medieval settlement complex located in Somerset, approximately 890 metres north-west of Wadham Almshouses. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1473451.

Who is responsible for protecting Merryfield Moated Site and fishponds, 890m north-west of Wadham Almshouses?

Merryfield Moated Site and fishponds, 890m north-west of Wadham Almshouses is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1473451.

What other scheduled monuments are near Merryfield Moated Site and fishponds, 890m north-west of Wadham Almshouses?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St Aldhelm and St Eadburga churchyard (2.2 km), Pottery kiln S of Whitney Bottom (4.5 km), Combe Beacon barrow (7.1 km).

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